Bug ID 617187: APM CustomDialer can't connect to APM server with invalid/untrusted SSL certificate

Last Modified: Sep 13, 2023

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP APM(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
12.1.1

Fixed In:
13.0.0, 12.1.2

Opened: Sep 16, 2016

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

If APM server uses untrusted SSL certificate/or it is accessed using IP address CustomDilaer, access is refused and there is no prompt to confirm the security warning.

Impact

VPN connection can't be established

Conditions

APM has invalid certificate User uses CustomDialer to access VPN

Workaround

Use valid SSL certificate on APM or add particular invalid certificate to trusted store on Windows

Fix Information

Now CustomDialer warns user about invalid certificate and allows to proceed with invalid certificate.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips